Local port operation 28
Local port operation
Local port operation overview
The console switch system has one local port on the rear panel ("
Console switch components
" on page
6
)
that enables you to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console switch for direct access.
Use the Main dialog box ("
Accessing the Main dialog box
" on page
28
) to view, configure, and control
servers in the console switch system. You can also clear offline interface adapters by clicking the
Clear
button.
Accessing the Main dialog box
Press the
Print Scrn
key. The Main dialog box appears.
NOTE:
You can also press the
Ctrl
key twice within one second to launch the OSD. You can
use this key sequence any place you see the Print Scrn key mentioned in this user guide. Other
keystrokes can also be used to launch the OSD. See "Selecting a key combination to launch
the OSD (on page
33
)."
Button Description
Clear
Enables you to clear all offline interface adapters.
Disconnect
Enables you to disconnect the local console KVM
session.
Setup
Enables you to access the Setup dialog box and enables
you to configure the OSD.
Commands
Enables you to access the Commands dialog box.